UFC brass today officially announced the card will take place in San
Jose. Although a venue was not named, the card is expected to take place
at HP Pavilion, a longtime home to sister promotion Strikeforce.

“Two of the best Brazilian lightweights in the UFC have verbally agreed to fight, as Rafael dos Anjos takes on Gleison Tibau at UFC 139,” UFC president Dana White stated. “The two black belts will war in San Jose this November.”

UFC 139 tales place Nov. 19. The event is expected to feature a heavyweight title fight between champion Cain Velasquez and top contender Junior Dos Santos.

Dos Anjos is 4-1 in his past five bouts, including a knockout win over George Sotiropoulos this past July. The victory put dos Anjos back in the win column after a jaw injury forced him to submit Clay Guida in August 2010.

Meanwhile, after earning a submission win over Rafaello Oliveira and a decision victory over Kurt Pellegrino, Tibau carries a two-fight win streak into matchup. Tibau is also 4-1 in his past five outings, with the lone loss in the span coming via decision to Jim Miller.

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